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Support the September 20 Boston Climate Strike

We are in the midst of a climate emergency. Young people in all parts of the world, fearing for their futures, are planning a week of climate action from September 20-27 to demand bold measures to transition away from fossil

Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Shave the Peak” – A new Way to Green the Grid

Turn down the heat a few degrees; turn air conditioning down or off for a time; use the dishwasher later in the evening — small actions taken by a large number of people can make a big difference. Join the

Green New Deal town hall with Senator Ed Markey in Framingham

Long before the Green New Deal, then-representative Ed Markey led the charge in the US House of Representatives for climate change legislation. In the summer of 2010, the United States was as close as it has ever been to addressing

Installers respond to Solarize Plus Needham RFP

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center reported that installer response to Needham’s Solarize Plus RFP was strong. Seven solar PV installers and four Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installers submitted proposals in response to the Solarize Plus RFP by the August

Volante Farms latest reusable canvas tote bag features a local artist and supports Green Needham

Volante Farms was one of the first retail outlets to eliminate single-use plastic bags during Green Needham’s campaign – even though they were not required to do so under the Select Board’s voluntary program for large retail outlets. Since then,

Solarize Plus Needham Installer RFP now available

Solarize Plus Needham is off and running! The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center today released the installer RFP developed in collaboration with the Needham Solarize Plus team. This RFP solicits proposals from solar PV and air source heat pump installers. Through

Rep. Garlick Hosts “Food, Planet, Health” Meeting in Needham

When thinking about what we can each do to protect the environment, most of us know that our car choices matter, and that insulating our homes is an important way to reduce energy use. But what about our food choices?

Mothers Out Front Tags Gas Leaks

You may have noticed some unusual yard signs and flyers displayed in Needham for a week in mid-May — the ones that alerted you to sites of potential gas leaks. Did you wonder how they got there? And why? I

Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School

Handling leftovers at home is one thing, but what do you do with unsold food left over from a cafeteria that feeds over 1,500 students? Fortunately, food rescue is in great hands at Needham High School thanks to a partnership

What We Should All Know about the Latest Climate Science

Climate scientists are increasingly sounding the alarm about the need for bold action to address climate change. The October Special Report by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Fourth National Climate Assessment by the U.S. Government have